Born: May 29, 1917

Died: November 22, 1963

First Lady: Jacqueline “Jackie” Lee Bouvier Kennedy

Political Party: Democratic

Presidential Term: January 20, 1961 to November 22, 1963

Famous Quote: “We stand today on the edge of a new frontier — the frontier of the 1960s — a frontier of unknown opportunities and perils — a frontier of unfulfilled hopes and threats.”

Timeline

1940 Graduated from Harvard University

1941-1945 Served in the navy during World War II

1947-1953 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives

1953-1960 U.S. senator from Massachusetts

1961-1963 Thirty-fifth president of the United States